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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Get a 1st Listen to Daya Curley and Peppermint Singing 'Chosen Family' From A Transparent Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

The stage musical based on the Amazon Prime series features a book by MJ Kaufman and series creator Joey Soloway and a score by Faith Soloway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM[SHARE]

Jelani Remy, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Andy Mientus, More to Perform at Raise Your Voice: A Cabaret for a Cure by Logan Culwell-Block

Set for Peter Norton Symphony Space, the evening will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM[SHARE]

Erika Dickerson-Despenza's Shadow/Land Opens Off-Broadway at The Public May 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

The play previously ran digitally in 2021 as part of The Public's streaming series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Photos: See Kolton Krouse, Dylis Croman, Jess LeProtto, More at the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards Nominee Reception by Logan Culwell-Block

Given by the NYC Dance Alliance Foundation, the honors celebrate dance and choreographic excellence on stage and screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM[SHARE]

Photos: See Kolton Krouse, J. Harrison Ghee, Dylis Croman, More at the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards Nominee Reception by Logan Culwell-Block

Given by the NYC Dance Alliance Foundation, the honors celebrate dance and choreographic excellence on stage and screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM[SHARE]

Joel Grey, John Kander Will Be Honored With 2023 Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

The two previously collaborated on the original production of Cabaret and the long-running revival of Chicago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM[SHARE]

Toronto's Mirvish Theatres Will Dim Lights for 'Dame Edna' Barry Humphries by Logan Culwell-Block

The Australian comedian passed away April 22 at the age of 89.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM[SHARE]

Tony Awards History: Susan Stroman Is Now Tied With Bob Fosse as the Most Tony-Nominated Choreographer by Logan Culwell-Block

The five-time Tony winner picked up her 11th choreography nomination, for New York, New York, May 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM[SHARE]

Colette Robert's The Cotillion Begins Off-Broadway May 3 by Logan Culwell-Block

The work following a Black debutante ball in real time features a company and creative team comprising solely Black women.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM[SHARE]

Alison Luff, Ali Louis Bourzgui, Adam Jacobs Will Lead New Production of The Who's Tommy at Chicago's Goodman by Logan Culwell-Block

Full casting has been revealed for the reimagined revival, to be staged by the piece's Tony-winning original director, Des McAnuff.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM[SHARE]

Christine Ebersole, Santino Fontana, Tiler Peck, More Star in MasterVoices' Iolanthe May 3 by Logan Culwell-Block

Ted Sperling is at the baton for the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta at Carnegie Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM[SHARE]

Lilli Cooper, RaÃºl Esparza, Tam Mutu Star in Oliver!, Beginning at New York City Center Encores! May 3 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Music Man's Benjamin Pajak plays the title role in the Lionel Bart musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Newcomers Prima Facie, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Camelot Near Joining the $1 Million Club by Logan Culwell-Block

See how Broadway performed in the week before Tony nominations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM[SHARE]

Broadway's Summer, 1976 Gets 2nd Extension by Logan Culwell-Block

Laura Linney and Jessica Hecht co-star in the two-hander from David Auburn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM[SHARE]

Glenn Davis and Chris Perfetti Star in Rajiv Joseph's King James, Beginning Off-Broadway May 2 by Logan Culwell-Block

Taking its name from basketball star LeBron James, the work comes to New York after runs at Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Center Theatre Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]

2023 Tony Awards Nominations Announced May 2 by Logan Culwell-Block

Stay tuned to Playbill as Broadway gets ready to reveal its top honors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]

Monday, May 1, 2023

Broadway Eatery Glass House Tavern Targeted With Negative Reviews Following Dispute With Pedicab Drivers by Logan Culwell-Block

A favorite of theatre fans and industry members alike, the restaurant is sounding the call for positive reviews on Google.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM[SHARE]

What Anna Uzele and Colton Ryan Learned From Working with John Kander by Logan Culwell-Block

The leads of New York, New York tell us how starring in Broadway's newest Kander and Ebb musical was a chance to learn from some of the greats of the American theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM[SHARE]

2023 Tony Honors Announced by Logan Culwell-Block

Production stage manager Lisa Dawn Cave, TDF Executive Director Victoria Bailey, and accountant Robert Fried are this year's honorees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM[SHARE]

National Children's Chorus to Make Carnegie Hall Solo Debut by Logan Culwell-Block

The concert evening will preview music the Grammy-winning group is set to record at London's Abbey Road Studios this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM[SHARE]

Broadway-Bound Harmony Has Found Its 6 Comedian Harmonists by Logan Culwell-Block

The Barry Manilow-Bruce Sussman musical will hit the Main Stem with its six Off-Broadway leads reprising their performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM[SHARE]

Tyler Perry, Tom Kirdahy, More Honored at 2023 Entertainment Community Fund Gala May 1 by Logan Culwell-Block

The evening, held at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, supports the fund's work providing services for those in the performing arts and entertainment industries.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM[SHARE]

Sunday, April 30, 2023

Sondheim's A Little Night Music Opens at Pasadena Playhouse April 30 by Logan Culwell-Block

Merle Dandridge and Michael Hayden lead the cast of the 50th anniversary revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Danielle Brooks Wants Broadway to Be For Everyone, Onstage and Off by Logan Culwell-Block

The Piano Lesson and Color Purple star is using her multi-hyphenate career as a producer-actor to make theatre more equitable.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM[SHARE]

Bob Fosse's Dancin' Star Kolton Krouse Takes Over Playbill's Instagram April 29 by Logan Culwell-Block

Krouse is part of the dance company of the seldom-produced work, directed by Wayne Cilento and featuring Fosse's original, Tony-winning choreography.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM[SHARE]

Friday, April 28, 2023

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli Set Titanique Exits by Logan Culwell-Block

The pair star as Céline Dion and Jack Dawson in the Off-Broadway musical at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM[SHARE]

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All stories by Logan Culwell-Block on BroadwayStars

Get a 1st Listen to Daya Curley and Peppermint Singing 'Chosen Family' From A Transparent Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Jelani Remy, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Andy Mientus, More to Perform at Raise Your Voice: A Cabaret for a Cure by Logan Culwell-Block

Erika Dickerson-Despenza's Shadow/Land Opens Off-Broadway at The Public May 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

Photos: See Kolton Krouse, Dylis Croman, Jess LeProtto, More at the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards Nominee Reception by Logan Culwell-Block

Photos: See Kolton Krouse, J. Harrison Ghee, Dylis Croman, More at the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards Nominee Reception by Logan Culwell-Block

Joel Grey, John Kander Will Be Honored With 2023 Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

Toronto's Mirvish Theatres Will Dim Lights for 'Dame Edna' Barry Humphries by Logan Culwell-Block

Tony Awards History: Susan Stroman Is Now Tied With Bob Fosse as the Most Tony-Nominated Choreographer by Logan Culwell-Block

Colette Robert's The Cotillion Begins Off-Broadway May 3 by Logan Culwell-Block

Alison Luff, Ali Louis Bourzgui, Adam Jacobs Will Lead New Production of The Who's Tommy at Chicago's Goodman by Logan Culwell-Block

Christine Ebersole, Santino Fontana, Tiler Peck, More Star in MasterVoices' Iolanthe May 3 by Logan Culwell-Block

Lilli Cooper, RaÃºl Esparza, Tam Mutu Star in Oliver!, Beginning at New York City Center Encores! May 3 by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Newcomers Prima Facie, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Camelot Near Joining the $1 Million Club by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway's Summer, 1976 Gets 2nd Extension by Logan Culwell-Block

Glenn Davis and Chris Perfetti Star in Rajiv Joseph's King James, Beginning Off-Broadway May 2 by Logan Culwell-Block

2023 Tony Awards Nominations Announced May 2 by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway Eatery Glass House Tavern Targeted With Negative Reviews Following Dispute With Pedicab Drivers by Logan Culwell-Block

What Anna Uzele and Colton Ryan Learned From Working with John Kander by Logan Culwell-Block

2023 Tony Honors Announced by Logan Culwell-Block

National Children's Chorus to Make Carnegie Hall Solo Debut by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway-Bound Harmony Has Found Its 6 Comedian Harmonists by Logan Culwell-Block

Tyler Perry, Tom Kirdahy, More Honored at 2023 Entertainment Community Fund Gala May 1 by Logan Culwell-Block

Sondheim's A Little Night Music Opens at Pasadena Playhouse April 30 by Logan Culwell-Block

Danielle Brooks Wants Broadway to Be For Everyone, Onstage and Off by Logan Culwell-Block

Bob Fosse's Dancin' Star Kolton Krouse Takes Over Playbill's Instagram April 29 by Logan Culwell-Block

Danielle Brooks Says Broadway Needs to Be More Welcoming to Audiences of Color by Logan Culwell-Block

Kolton Krouse, J. Harrison Ghee, Dylis Croman, More Receive 2023 Chita Rivera Award Nominations by Logan Culwell-Block

Britney Coleman Will Lead Company National Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman's Harmony Sets Broadway Bow by Logan Culwell-Block

Kyle Ramar Freeman to Lead A Strange Loop in London's West End by Logan Culwell-Block

Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli Set Titanique Exits by Logan Culwell-Block